(Archived) Psych Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title (#6030) - Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - Pittsburgh, PA

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health. The RN provides, directs and guides patient/family teaching and discharge planning to prepare the patient for self, home or further professional care. The RN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and East End activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations

Compensation and Benefits for the Psych Registered Nurse (RN):

• The starting salary for this position is $54,000.00 to $74,880.00per year.
• Permanent Full Time job. 7pm to 730am, 12 hours, Overnight
• Benefits are Competitive and Negotiable

Requirements of the Psych Registered Nurse (RN):

• Six to twelve months of experience in a clinical setting preferred. New grads considered.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current RN license in state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
  

Responsibilities of the Psych Registered Nurse (RN):

• Demonstrates proper utilization of the nursing process and performs skills reflected and validated by the RN competency checklist.
• Assists other RN’s, LPN/LVN’s, MHA’s and CNA's in the care of the patient.
• Plans patient care for assigned shift to facilitate proper utilization of time, resources, manpower, and supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate, quality care.
• Performs 24-hour Chart Checks as assigned to ensure that orders are written, signed and taken off properly as per East End policy and procedure.
• Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the Charge Nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in East End’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration
• Completes documentation and communicates concisely adhering to the nursing standards of practice.
• Adheres to East End policies, procedures, all safety plans and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.

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